Kuala Lumpur Architectural Landmarks

Kuala Lumpur Attractions

Kuala Lumpur is a gleaming 21st century city of high rises and highways with cutting edge, futuristic architecture that rubs shoulders with Moorish, Moghul, Malay and Victorian-style edifices. The Titiwangsa Mountains in the east and Indonesia's Sumatra Island in the west, allows KL to enjoy a balmy tropical rainforest climate. Home to a vast number of mosques, Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines, KL is one of Southeast Asia’s most economically successful cities as well as its youngest capital.

The city is known for its jaw-droppingly ultramodern and ostentatious architecture – from the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers to the second-tallest freestanding tower in the world, the Menara KL. Major tourist destinations in KL include the old cricket field of Dataran Merdeka, the National Museum, the Istana Negara, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Monument and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.


Most Popular Architectural Landmarks in Kuala Lumpur

Dayabumi Complex Kuala Lumpur Dayabumi Complex KL

Dayabumi Complex built in the 1970s, it was the first modern building in KL to incorporate principles of Islamic design into its architecture. Read More...

 
Istana Negara Istana Negara

In June 2011, Istana Negara is Malaysia’s National Palace was replaced by a new, extravagant RM800 million palace near Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. Read More...

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is an almost fairytale Moorish-style building. It used to be KL’s main railway hub until 2001 when Kuala Lumpur Sentral took over much of its role. Read More...

 
Menara KL Tower Menara KL Tower

Menara Kuala Lumpur is easily Malaysia’s most recognizable and popular landmark. Constructed in 1994, this gleaming tower’s spindle-like apex is visible from almost anywhere in Kuala Lumpur. Read More...

Merdeka Square Merdeka Square

Also called Dataran Merdeka, it is set in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Directly in front is the Royal Selangor Club and to the north is St. Mary’s Church, one of Malaysia’s oldest Anglican churches. Read More...

 
National Science Centre National Science Centre

A crowd puller with its vivacious, educational and just-plain-fun, hands on science and technology exhibits. Shaped like a futuristic, green mosque topped off with a large dome. Read More...


 

National Monument National Monument

The National Monument's 15m-high bronze statue is dedicated to the 11,000 people who died during the First World War, the struggle against the Japanese and the Malayan Emergency. Read More...

 
National Visual Arts Gallery National Visual Arts Gallery

A tranquil complex also known as the Balai Seni Visual Negara, it showcases a permanent collection of over 2,500 local and foreign works of art by celebrated contemporary artists. Read More...

Parliament House Parliament House

The Parliament Building is where Malaysia's Senate and Parliamentary Committee sit and discuss bills. The building has a jagged outward appearance in contrast to its square shape, cast in a white hue. Read More...

 
Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) Petronas Twin Towers

Built in 1998 and standing at 452 meters-high. The towers' design and architecture are inspired by Islamic art with a modern outlook, reflected by its steel and glass façade. Read More...

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a free museum with a collection of paintings and photos of KL’s history, plus miniature mock ups of famous city landmarks. Read More...

 
Sultan Abdul Samad Building Sultan Abdul Samad Bld

A historically-significant building, it was used to house the Federal Court before they moved to Putrajaya. The building's architecture reflects Moorish themes with plenty of copper dome minarets. Read More...

Other Architectural Landmarks in Kuala Lumpur

The Skybridge of PETRONAS Twin Towers

Open to public visits since May 2000. Admission is free, although visitors have to queue up for tickets.

Opening Hours: Daily, 09:00 – 19:00, Except Monday
Location: Concourse Level (Lower Ground Floor), PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

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